Enrollment
22
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grandville, MI
Grandville Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Grandville Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261647008958
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grandville Education Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Grandville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Grandville Education Center has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grandville Education Center ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Grandville, MI.
School address
District: Grandville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261647008958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grandville Education Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grandville Education Center
Grandville Education Center is a higher-need, small high school in Grandville, Michigan, enrolling 22 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 26% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Michigan schools, with 22 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 22 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Grandville Public Schools also operates Grandville High School (1,719 students) and Grandville Middle School (850 students) alongside Grandville Education Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grandville Education Center compares
Grandville Education Center on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
86.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,406
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 22 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
African American 18.2%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Grandville Education Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grandville Public Schools, which includes Grandville Education Center.
$12,406
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 50.7%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Grandville Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandville Century Park Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandville Grand View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandville Cummings Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grandville Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~22 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Grandville Education Center
How many students attend Grandville Education Center?
Grandville Education Center has 22 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grandville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandville Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandville Education Center is 22:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grandville Education Center?
62.5% of students at Grandville Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grandville Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Grandville Education Center is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Grandville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grandville Education Center?
Grandville Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grandville Education Center rank among public schools in Grandville?
By Resource Investment Index, Grandville Education Center ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Grandville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Grandville on the city page.
Is Grandville Education Center a good school?
Grandville Education Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Grandville Public Schools?
Besides Grandville Education Center, Grandville Public Schools also operates Grandville High School (1,719 students), Grandville Middle School (850 students), and Grandville Century Park Learning Center (411 students). See the Grandville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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